Mark Lynn Townsend, 59, of Salisbury passed away Sunday, June 19, 2016 at Peninsula Regional Medical Center surrounded by his loving family. Born in Salisbury he was the son of Dorothy A. Johnson Wainwright and the late Eugene A. Townsend, A Delmar High School Alumni he was proud to be a Wildcat and enjoyed attending football games and was a lifetime alumni member. He was proud to work at the Maryland Food Bank and his fellow coworkers were like family to him. He was a former member and Past Sachem of the Improved Order of the Redmen. He enjoyed bowling, fishing, crabbing, horseshoes, and softball. A loving husband and father he especially enjoyed spending time and playing sports with his grandchildren. He loved his Golden Retrievers. He is survived by his wife of 25 years Marguerite Townsend; daughters, Crystal Marks and her husband Jason and Michelle Townsend Draper and her husband Edmund; grandchildren, Aidan and Gavin Marks; his golden, Blaze; mother, Dorothy A. Wainwright; step-mother, Faye Townsend; sister, Christine Smith and her husband Gary; half-sister, Susan Dela-Cruz Ward; step-sisters, Janine McGrath and Becky Griffin; nephew, Shawn Smith and his wife Monet; several aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, and cousins; and special friends, Carlann and Steve Cornwell. He was preceded in death by his father, Eugene A. Townsend; and step-father, Edward J. Wainwright; and his golden, Champ. A Celebration of Mark’s Life will be held Saturday at 12pm at Bounds Funeral Home on East Main Street in Salisbury where friends may call one hour prior to the service. Rev. Craig Banks will officiate with special family stories and memories shared by his sister, Christine Smith. The family asks that in honor of Mark’s love for the Maryland Food Bank you bring a non-perishable donation to the service. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made in memory of Mark to the Maryland Food Bank, 28500 Owens Branch Road, Salisbury, MD 21801 or the Wicomico County Humane Society, 5130 Citation Drive, Salisbury, MD 21804.
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June 28, 2016
Sharon & Rick
God bless all my family. The Lord has taken another angel to his family. Keeping all your happy memories will keep a smile in your hearts. Love and prayers.
June 23, 2016
Edward Adkins
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
June 22, 2016
Sandy Townsend
Marquerite,
I am so sorry for you and the family.
June 22, 2016
Linda
Way too young to be gone . You are at peace and out of pain. My heartfelt love and prayers go out to the family Gone but not forgotten. You always had a place ion mt Heart.
June 21, 2016
Howard West
June 21, 2016
JENNY EVANS
June 21, 2016
Christina Gray
Going to miss you bunches, Mark. Prayers and love to the family during this time of grief.
June 21, 2016
Diane Marple
Mark you will be greatly missed brother. Continue that Angel smile of yours. Don't give anybody that gruff! I will always carry you in my heart. I'll always remember how you never stacked a pallet correctly and I would just laugh when bones would say who stacked that! You and I had our moments but at the end of the day we knew both of us were the same person and thats when you decided to adopt me as your little work sister. I'm so glad that I was part of a little part of your life and thought of me as your family.
My prayers go out to your wonderful wife and your children and grandchildren and the rest of your family.
You have touched my heart.
RIP my brother.
Love you!
June 21, 2016
Chris
Love you!
June 20, 2016
Jennifer Small
Lifting Marks family and friends up in prayer during this difficult time. We are truly sorry for your loss!!! Heaven was blessed with the soul of an angel, may he forever soar!!
June 20, 2016
Crystal
June 20, 2016
May GOD's loving kindness comfort you and help you through this sad time PSALMS 29:11
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